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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.59, 44,227.28 and 26,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.59, 44,227.28 and 26,709.82 is: 36,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.59 : 44,227.28 = 26,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.59/44,227.28 = 26,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.59x = 44,227.28 × 26,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.59x = 1,181,302,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,302,644.10/32,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,835.60

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